Unit Manpower Document (UMD)
Manpower Requirement Definition
Manpower Requirement Definition
According to AFI 38-101, a manpower requirement is defined as the manpower needed to accomplish a job, mission, or program.
Two Documentation States
Two Documentation States
A manpower requirement can be documented as:
- Funded manpower authorization, OR
- Unfunded requirement
What the UMD Is
UMD Definition
The Unit Manpower Document (UMD) is the primary document that reflects the manpower required to accomplish the unit mission.
UMD Computer-Generated
It is a computer-generated product that lists unit funded and unfunded manpower requirements used to help manage manpower resources.
UMD Data Elements
UMD Data Elements
The UMD contains data elements that identify unique position attributes:
- Position number
- Air Force Specialty Code
- Functional account code
- Office symbol code
- Grade
- Personnel accounting symbol
- Reason code
Supervisor Use
UMD Supervisor Tracking
Supervisors should routinely check the UMD for accuracy and use it to track their authorized manpower strength.
Changing the UMD
UMD Change Process
If a unit needs to change an existing requirement on the UMD, a manpower change request with justification is submitted to the servicing manpower organization.
Approved UMD Changes
Approved changes to the UMD are reflected by a change notice generated by the manpower programming and execution system.